Medical Assistant - Outpatient
Location: Culver City, CA
Start Date: 01-05-2026
End Date: 04-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $31 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Greet patients and take accurate vital signs to ensure safe, efficient visits
- Prepare patients for examinations by recording history, medications, and allergies
- Perform venipuncture and collect, label, and prepare lab specimens per provider direction
- Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed
- Set up exam and procedure rooms and clean/reprocess equipment following guidelines
- Document care and patient information in the EMR (charting/EMR documentation)
- Assist with authorization forms, insurance verification, and telephone triage
- Explain clinic policies and procedures to patients within scope of practice
- Support department data tracking and follow-up tasks to improve patient outcomes
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP-accredited program OR national MA certification (AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI)
- BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions or declinations)
- Minimum 1 year working as an MA in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting
- Proficiency in venipuncture and blood/lab draws
- Preferred: 2+ years MA experience in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
- Preferred: Phlebotomy certification and experience with CS-Link/Epic
- Preferred: Experience with medical insurance/referral processes and Quest Diagnostics submissions
Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma (DAPIP-accredited) or national MA certification (AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, MMCI)
Knowledge & Skills
- Taking accurate vital signs and preparing patients for exams
- Venipuncture, blood draws, capillary and specimen collection and labeling
- EMR/charting (Epic/CS-Link familiarity preferred)
- Administering immunizations and injections (intradermal, intramuscular)
- Authorization forms, insurance verification, and telephone triage
- Basic lab testing: glucose checks, pregnancy, strep, urinalysis
- 12-lead EKG acquisition and pulse oximetry
- Medical terminology and outpatient clinic workflows
- Infection control, equipment reprocessing, and room setup procedures
Benefits
- A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions
- Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help advance your career
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Referral bonus program for helping us grow the team
- Comprehensive onboarding with a meaningful orientation period
- A workplace that prioritizes safety, respect, and teamwork
Travel Perks: Explore Culver City, CA
Explore Culver City’s vibrant downtown with great restaurants, coffee shops, and art galleries. Visit the historic Sony Pictures Studios tour, stroll the Culver City Stairs or Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook for panoramic views, and enjoy nearby beaches like Venice and Santa Monica just a short drive away. Weekend escapes include the Getty Center, hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains, museum hopping in Los Angeles, or day trips to Malibu for surf and coastal scenery.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Assistant - Outpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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